Classe Audio CA-D200, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual CA D200 Two Channel Amplifier ...

Page 2: ...s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en...

Page 3: ...apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been ex...

Page 4: ...s 8 highly refined circuit design 8 extensive listening tests 8 extraordinary longevity 8 robust protection 8 Front Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Installation 14 CAN Bus 15 features 15 hardware setup 16 using CAN Bus 18 CAN Bus shared features 18 configuration 18 operate 18 AC status 19 status 19 name 19 global brightness 19 global standby 19 CAN Bus model specific features 19 PlayLink 19 amp info 20 even...

Page 5: ...booklet Please take a few moments now to register your new Classé amplifier and record your serial number for future reference a word about installation Every effort has been made to make the Classé CA D200 simple and straightforward to install and use It may be placed on a shelf in a cabinet or on the floor near the speaker s Although the CA D200 is an extremely efficient design as with all ampli...

Page 6: ... of free space behind your power amplifier to allow all cables sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain ventilation Your Classé power amplifier generates a certain amount of heat in the course of normal operation Avoid placement on soft surfaces that would restrict airflow around the unit such as plush carpeting custom installations Drawings are included in this manual to facilitat...

Page 7: ...r reaches thermal equilibrium and the capacitors fully form After this initial break in period the performance of your new amplifier should remain quite consistent for years to come please read this manual Please take a few minutes to review this manual and to familiarize yourself with your new amplifier We understand that you are anxious to plug everything in and get started However reading this ...

Page 8: ...ry longevity The Classé Design team has accumulated vast experience in what works well over the long term By using only the highest quality parts to begin with and then using them in an informed way as a result of both accelerated aging tests and actual long term experience we are able to design and manufacture products which we are confident will stand the test of time We are confident that your ...

Page 9: ...at deal of current they warm up and sound their best very quickly If you are not going to use the amplifier for an extended period of time we suggest you disconnect it from the AC mains Also it is a good practice to physically disconnect any and all valuable electronics from the AC mains during electrical storms as a lightning strike anywhere near your home can put a tremendous surge on the AC mai...

Page 10: ...ut connectors are Pin 1 Signal ground Pin 2 Signal non inverting Pin 3 Signal inverting Connector ground lug chassis ground These pin assignments are consistent with the standard adopted by the Audio Engineering Society AES14 1992 If you are using your Classé power amplifier with a Classé preamplifier processor you re all set just remove the supplied shorting pins between Pins 1 and 3 from the amp...

Page 11: ...ge and high frequencies Although the binding posts on your Classé amplifier will accept bare wire connections we strongly recommend the use of high quality spade or hook lugs crimped onto the ends of your speaker wires Using high quality connectors will ensure that your speaker connections do not gradually deteriorate from fraying and oxidizing bare wires It also helps prevent accidental short cir...

Page 12: ...induce desired behavior Your Classé amplifier can take advantage of these capabilities in order to be switched between operate and standby automatically perhaps in concert with the preamp processor itself Two 1 8 th inch mini mono jacks provide this remote controlled turn on that is toggling between operate and standby of the amplifier These jacks provide a simple pass through of the control volta...

Page 13: ...ould that become necessary 9 AC Mains Input An IEC standard power cord supplied is used with the CA D200 Plug the cord into the IEC receptacle on the rear panel and the other end into a suitable wall outlet 10 AC Mains Fuse Your Classé power amplifier has an AC mains fuse accessible on the rear panel If you suspect that your AC fuse has blown disconnect your amplifier from the AC mains as well as ...

Page 14: ... the amplifier Once accomplished connect the amplifier directly to the AC mains Do not use extension cords as most are not suitable for the current sometimes required by your amplifier 3 Configure your amplifier turn on delay amp number In a system that contains multiple Classé amplifiers you may set the number of seconds of turn on delay for each amplifier allowing each to turn on in the order yo...

Page 15: ...er It is always good practice to turn any power amplifier on last and to turn it off first Doing so prevents any turn on turn off transients that might originate in other components from damaging your loudspeakers CAN Bus Classé s Controller Area Network or CAN Bus opens the way to a new level of interaction between similarly featured Classé components When the amplifier is connected with other CA...

Page 16: ... your system 3 CAN Bus Terminator A single CAN Bus Terminator may be required It is inserted into the CAN Bus OUT connector of the last component in the CAN Bus daisy chain One is included in the box with your amplifier They are also available free of charge from your nearest Classé Customer Support Centre http www Classeaudio com support service htm 4 SSP 300 600 CAN Bus Interface Box Systems tha...

Page 17: ...re Any combination of models in any order OUT CAN BUS IN OUT CAN BUS IN OUT CAN BUS IN OUT CAN BUS IN For any system with SSP 300 or SSP 600 OUT CAN BUS IN OUT CAN BUS IN OUT CAN BUS IN OUT CAN BUS IN NOTE Daisy chain may need to be terminated with CAN Bus Terminator ...

Page 18: ...identifies it as the target unit The front panel LEDs of the target unit will start flashing unless you highlight the unit that you are using to access CAN Bus Once you have chosen the target unit press select The target unit s LEDs will stop flashing and the touch screen will list the CAN Bus features available to it Some CAN Bus features are shared by all models some are specific to individual m...

Page 19: ... updates automatically set the updated unit to Global Brightness If you want a particular unit to be excluded from Global Brightness deselect Global Brightness for that unit global standby By setting all your components to global standby you can bring your entire system in and out of standby by pressing the standby button of any unit or remote All CAN Bus software updates automatically set the upd...

Page 20: ...e PlayLink icon will only appear on the CAN Bus configuration screen of a Delta series disc player PlayLink can only select a single input per disc player It is therefore not designed for users who regularly play both CDs and DVDs through different inputs from a single disc player When PlayLink is active the disc player will default to the same input every time play is pressed regardless of whethe...

Page 21: ...erature trip The unit temperature has reached the safe operating limit DC Output trip The DC output level has reached the safe operating limit Communication failure There has been a loss of communication between the amp s system monitoring sensors AC line trip Does not apply to CA D200 The power supply has reached the limits of the amp s safe operating range Air intake filter Does not apply to CA ...

Page 22: ...and a soft cloth Dampen the cloth with alcohol first and then lightly clean the surface of the amplifier with the cloth Do not use excessive amounts of alcohol that might drip off the cloth and into the amplifier Caution At no time should liquid cleaners be applied directly to the amplifier as direct application of liquids may result in damage to electronic components within the unit ...

Page 23: ...ower up the amplifier again connecting it only to AC power If the LED continues to blink there is a fault condition in the amplifier itself and it should be disconnected and taken to your Classé dealer for service If it powers up without any difficulty first power it back down and reconnect only the inputs then restart the amplifier If it again powers up normally there may be a problem such as sho...

Page 24: ...lag high breaking capacity Rating 3 15AH 250V c After replacing the fuse and fuse cover reconnect the amplifier to the AC mains only and turn it on without reconnecting either the inputs or the speaker wires If the fuse blows again disconnect it from the AC mains and contact your Classé dealer for assistance d If everything seems fine place the amplifier back into standby and carefully reconnect t...

Page 25: ...erall Dimensions Width 17 50 445mm Depth excluding connectors 16 50 419mm Height 4 78 121mm n Net weight 28 0 lbs 12 70 kg n Shipping weight 37 0 lbs 16 30 kg All tests un weighted and 20Hz 20kHz measurement bandwidth used For more information see your Classé dealer or contact B W Group Ltd 5070 François Cusson Lachine Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telephone 1 514 636 6384 FAX 1 514 636 1428 Internet http...

Page 26: ...26 Dimensions CA D200 17 50 in 445 mm 4 00 in 102 mm 4 66 in 118 mm 16 05 in 408 mm 10 21 in 259 mm 9 73 in 247 mm 16 41 in 417 mm 17 78 in 452 mm ...

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